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Industry descends on DC to talk tariffs, recycling and jobs

More than 150 plastics executives came to Washington April 15 to press their case with Congress and the administration, talking up their economic contributions, hoping for clarity on tariffs and pushing recycling legislation.

The annual joint fly-in from the Plastics Industry Association and the American Chemistry Council included support for new bills that would set national policies for chemical recycling of plastics, like the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, and marketing of recycled materials, like the Pack Act.

The day is also seen as a chance for an industry that employs 1 million people to get in front of Congressional offices and talk about how their factories create jobs, opening the door to plant tours and relationship building.

“You may have a member of Congress, and we have seen this, who has not really thought about it before but knows there’s something in his district or her district,” said Matt Seaholm, president and CEO of the plastics association. “Some of it is just awareness. You have to show up in order to be front and center in what is otherwise an incredibly competitive space for these members of Congress.”

Seeking tariff clarity

Economic concerns were also part of the agenda.

The 2026 fly-in, like last year, sought a more targeted approach in President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

The group’s official points included asking for “fair and competitive trade policies” and help addressing what they said are unfair trade practices overseas.

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